Functions of Vitamins and Minerals Flashcards
Vitamin A f(x)
night vision , cell growth and maintenance, health of skin and mucous membranes
B1 (Thiamine) f(x)
heart, nerve, and muscle function; carbohydrate metabolism
B2 (riboflavin) f(x)
fat and protein metabolism
B3 (niacin) f(x)
carbohydrate and fat metabolism
B6 (pyridoxine) f(x)
amino acid metabolism
B12 (cobalamins) f(x)
protein and fat metabolism, nerve-cell maintenance, cell development
Biotin (B7) f(x)
carbohydrate protein and fat metabolism
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) f(x)
immunity; iron absorption, structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels
Vitamin D (calciferol) f(x)
calcium absorption; bone and tooth structure; structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels
Vitamin E f(x)
protection of cells from destruction; formation of blood cells
folate f(x)
genetic material development; maintenance of red blood cells
Vitamin K f(x)
Vitamin that helps with normal blood clotting, bone growth
pantothenic acid f(x)
vitamin that helps release energy from carbohydrates and fats
calcium f(x)
mineral that helps with nerve and muscle function; bone and tooth development; normal blood clotting
Magnesium f(x)
muscle contraction and structure; carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Phosphorus f(x)
mineral that helps with energy production; formation and maintenance of bones and teeth
Potassium f(x)
muscle contraction; fluid balance; nerve muscle, and heart function
sodium f(x)
fluid balance; acid-base balance; muscle and nerve function; glucose transport
iron f(x)
mineral that helps with formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells for oxygen transport; contributor to enzymes an dprotein
Zinc f(x)
helps your immune system and metabolism function. Also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell. Trace mineral.
